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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 256.41 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 256.41 and 98.08 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 256.41 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/256.41 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 256.41 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 25,148.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,148.05/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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